R-Type
E732900
R-Type is a classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up video game series known for its challenging gameplay, distinctive biomechanical enemy designs, and strategic use of a detachable "Force" pod power-up system.
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
shoot 'em up game series
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video game series ⓘ |
| artStyle | H. R. Giger-inspired biomechanical aesthetic ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Japan ⓘ |
| developer | Irem NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstReleaseTitle | R-Type NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstReleaseYear | 1987 ⓘ |
| genre | side-scrolling shoot 'em up ⓘ |
| hasCoopMode | some installments support two-player cooperative play ⓘ |
| hasGameMechanic |
chargeable beam weapon
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memorization-based level design ⓘ satellite-like Force pod that can attach to front or rear of ship ⓘ |
| hasInstallment |
R-Type Delta
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R-Type Final NERFINISHED ⓘ R-Type Final 2 NERFINISHED ⓘ R-Type II NERFINISHED ⓘ R-Type III: The Third Lightning NERFINISHED ⓘ R-Type Leo NERFINISHED ⓘ R-Type Tactics NERFINISHED ⓘ R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate NERFINISHED ⓘ Super R-Type NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPort |
Amiga
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Amstrad CPC NERFINISHED ⓘ Atari ST NERFINISHED ⓘ Commodore 64 NERFINISHED ⓘ Game Boy NERFINISHED ⓘ Microsoft Windows NERFINISHED ⓘ PC Engine NERFINISHED ⓘ PlayStation NERFINISHED ⓘ PlayStation 3 NERFINISHED ⓘ Sega Master System NERFINISHED ⓘ Super Nintendo Entertainment System NERFINISHED ⓘ TurboGrafx-16 NERFINISHED ⓘ Xbox 360 NERFINISHED ⓘ ZX Spectrum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasRemakeOrCollection | R-Type Dimensions NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influenced |
Einhänder
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Gradius series NERFINISHED ⓘ Thunder Force series NERFINISHED ⓘ many later horizontal shooters ⓘ |
| mainEnemyFaction | Bydo Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableBoss | Dobkeratops NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
biomechanical enemy designs
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detachable Force pod power-up system ⓘ high difficulty ⓘ strategic gameplay ⓘ |
| notableFor | influential boss and level design in shoot 'em ups ⓘ |
| originalPlatform | arcade ⓘ |
| perspective | 2D side view ⓘ |
| protagonistVehicle | R-9 starfighter NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publisher | Irem NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setting | science fiction universe ⓘ |
| typicalMode | single-player ⓘ |
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